There are 5 ways to get from Atlanta to Phoenix by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, taxi, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
best- Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Phoenix (PHX)plane ATL - PHX
5h 27m$312–802Drive to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport, fly
cheapest- Drive from Atlanta to Birmingham-Airport-BHMcar
- Fly from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to Phoenix (PHX)plane BHM - PHX
6h 20m$206–888Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0604
- Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Phoenix Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1000
40h 5m$304–595Train, taxi (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Peachtree Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Maricopa Amtraktrain
- Take the taxi from Maricopa Amtrak to Baseline/Central Avetaxi
2d 5h$638–1,350Drive 1,799.4 mi
- Drive from Atlanta to Phoenixcar 1,799.4 mi
28h 46m$329–475
Atlanta to Phoenix by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Atlanta to Phoenix is to bus which costs $300 - $600 and takes 40h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Atlanta to Phoenix is to fly which takes 5h 27m and costs $310 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Atlanta station to Phoenix station. However, there are services departing from Atlanta Bus Station and arriving at Phoenix Bus Station via Dallas Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 5m.
The distance between Atlanta and Phoenix is 1602 miles. The road distance is 1809.9 miles.
The best way to get from Atlanta to Phoenix without a car is to bus which takes 40h 5m and costs $300 - $600.
It takes approximately 5h 27m to get from Atlanta to Phoenix, including transfers.
Atlanta to Phoenix bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Atlanta Bus Station.
The best way to get from Atlanta to Phoenix is to fly which takes 5h 27m and costs $310 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $300 - $600 and takes 40h 5m.
Atlanta to Phoenix bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Dallas Bus Station.
Phoenix is 3h behind Atlanta. It is currently 10:47 AM in Atlanta and 7:47 AM in Phoenix.
What companies run services between Atlanta, GA, USA and Phoenix, AZ, USA?
American Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Phoenix (PHX) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Phoenix Bus Station via Dallas Bus Station in around 40h 5m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Phoenix via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 59m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Flights from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Phoenix via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Flights from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Phoenix via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–850
Flights from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Phoenix via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 2m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $200–900
Flights from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Phoenix via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $190–900
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Phoenix via Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–900
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Phoenix via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–850
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Phoenix via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–850
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Peachtree Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–310
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Maricopa Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 38h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $420–950
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Dallas Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–260
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Dallas Bus Station to Phoenix Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $170–340
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Estimated price
- $75–90
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